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Mitsubishi's New Ultra-Thin LCD Delivers Surround Sound
Electronic House — Since the inception of television, sound has always played second fiddle to the picture. Even today, the sound quality of the majority of TVs is pitiful. Depending on the set (even the most expensive), TVs have the tiniest and tinniest sounding ...More…
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Surround Sound Journey: From Soundtrack to Speakers
Electronic House — I remember the first time I experienced stereo sound while watching a movie at home. My parents had just purchased a stereo from Sears. I wasn't older than 13 but I distinctly remember hooking up our Hi-Fi VCR to the new stereo and marveling at ...More…
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The Evolution of Surround Sound: Dolby vs DTS
Electronic House — Believe it or not, there was a time when surround sound was a novelty. Here's a look back at its origin, advances and latest hi-def formats. Movie-going is a way of life for all of us. Except for television, it's probably the biggest spectator ...More…
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Surround Sound Chair from D+S Puts You in the Middle of ...
Electronic House — Five speakers, including a subwoofer in the chair base, deliver a surround sound experience you can immerse yourself in thanks to D+S Sound Labs. It might look like it's some sort of seating arrangement out of "A Clockwork Orange" or ...More…
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Great Movie Scenes for Surround Sound
Electronic House — We guarantee these movie scenes will send a jolt through your surround sound system. As I see it, surround sound should provide an ambiance mimicking real life, strong enough to suck you into the movie you are watching. At its most basic, the ...More…
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Sony Surround Sound in the Palm of Your Hand
Electronic House — Sony's small satellite speaker from its DAV-IS10 micro home theater system Sony this week took the wraps off a compact home theater system with five satellite speakers each measuring roughly the size of a golf ball. The squarish speakers are the ...More…
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Surround Sound from a Single Box
Electronic House — Philips' HTS8100 SoundBar creates a 5.1 surround sound experience through one component. Why have six sometimes unsightly pieces of electronics in your living room when you can get the job done with one stylish one? Philips Electronics' new ...More…
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Sonic Bed Offers Ultimate Surround Sound
Electronic House — If you're one of those folks who needs white noise to fall asleep, you're going to love the Sonic Bed. The bed's elevated wooden frame is accessed via steps, and once inside, bed-goers are immersed in sound via six subwoofers and eight ...More…
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Evaluating Yamaha's Added Sound 'Presence'
Electronic House — Yamaha's expert DSP can add 'Presence' to your surround soundfield Today's home theaters owe as much to audio as they do video, and many people are adding additional speakers to take advantage of multichannel audio. Aside from expanding ...More…
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Q. Will an Amplifier Provide More Boost to My 7.1 ...
Electronic House — A. You sure can, Chad. I can't think of a reason not to always pursue more and better high-quality amplification. You can do this quite easily by using what are called the "Pre-outs" or "low-level, multi-channel pre-outs" on the ...More…
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Epson Adds Latest 1080p Projectors to Ensemble
Electronic House — The all-in-one home theater system from Epson is improving with the times, as the company has announced that you can now include its latest 1080p projectors as part of the theater rig. That would be the Ensemble HD Home Cinema System, which Epson ...More…
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Audyssey's DSX Journeys Beyond 5.1 Audio
Electronic House — For those who want a little more oomph from their 5.1 audio systems, Audyssey Laboratories says it has just the thing. The room correction and post-processing technology maker announced its latest innovation, Dynamic Surround Expansion, this ...More…